Description
A delightful baked casserole combining spaghetti, creamy cheese, and optional meat, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked ground beef or sausage (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the mozzarella cheese until smooth.
- Stir in marinara sauce and cooked meat (if using), mixing well.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture, gently tossing to coat.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Add sautéed vegetables for more nutrition. Adjust seasoning to taste before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked spaghetti, casserole, comfort food, cheese, family meals